St Dominic Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Dominic Catholic Primary School Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PF |
| Phone | 01582760047 |
| Reference Number | 117478 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.92%
Girls: 51.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.6% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| Irish | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| African | 3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2009-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Harpenden Academy
25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL |
0.3 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP |
0.48 miles |
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Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.5 miles |
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Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.54 miles |
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The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB |
0.62 miles |
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High Beeches Primary School
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD |
0.62 miles |
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD |
0.66 miles |
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St Hilda's School
28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2ES |
0.79 miles |
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Manland Primary School
Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW |
0.82 miles |
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Aldwickbury School
|
0.87 miles |
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Roundwood Primary School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD |
1.04 miles |
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Batford Nursery School
Holcroft Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ |
1.17 miles |
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The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE |
1.21 miles |
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Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL |
1.24 miles |
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Wood End School
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF |
1.65 miles |
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Redbourn Primary School
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX |
2.39 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN |
2.41 miles |
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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP |
2.63 miles |
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Margaret Wix Primary School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL |
2.85 miles |
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Sandridge School
Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EB |
3.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD |
0.74 miles |
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Sir John Lawes School
Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP |
0.78 miles |
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Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH |
1.08 miles |
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Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE |
1.09 miles |
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The King's School
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU |
1.34 miles |
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St Luke's School
Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7ET |
2.34 miles |
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Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
2.64 miles |
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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
2.99 miles |
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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
3.24 miles |
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
3.38 miles |
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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
3.41 miles |
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St Albans High School for Girls
|
3.86 miles |
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Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
4.17 miles |
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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
4.18 miles |
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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
4.21 miles |
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St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
4.41 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
4.5 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
4.73 miles |
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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
4.73 miles |
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Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
4.75 miles |